It’s almost a new year, a time for new resolutions. Dan Diamond, a Forbes contributor, says that around 40 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions every year, and I suggest that Illinois join the ranks of New Year’s resolution makers. If the state needs any help figuring out what resolutions to make for 2015, I’ve got a few ideas.

An obscure federal program designed to help poor Americans afford prescription drugs is being used to boost the profits of the nation’s largest hospitals and pharmacies.Many of Illinois’ 188 hospitals are taking part in this...

LENA — Skate Station, 7016 U.S 20 W., will hold a Las Vegas-themed lock-in from 9 p.m. Dec. 31 to 6 a.m. Jan. 1.The lock-in will be a full night of skating with a different game or skate every half hour. Attendees will get $50 of...